Golden Buckle Foodie Awards

By Photos by Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

on March 1, 2013 8:20 AM

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Kimberly and Tony Revis, owners of Custom Confections celebrate their second win of the day, a 1st place for Red Velvet Frosty Bite during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

Kimberly and Tony Revis, owners of Custom Confections celebrate their second win of the day, a 1st place for Red Velvet Frosty Bite during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show ... more

The Red Velvet Frosty Bite by Custom Confections won 1st place for Most Creative Foods during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

The Red Velvet Frosty Bite by Custom Confections won 1st place for Most Creative Foods during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Candace Brooks, right, hugs Michelle Lilie, as Brooks was awarded third place for Harlon's BBQ's Super Baked Potato with Beef, Sausage and Turkey during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

Candace Brooks, right, hugs Michelle Lilie, as Brooks was awarded third place for Harlon's BBQ's Super Baked Potato with Beef, Sausage and Turkey during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston ... more

A Harlon's Super Baked Potato with Beef, Sausage and Turkey, which won 3rd place for Best Value, on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

A Harlon's Super Baked Potato with Beef, Sausage and Turkey, which won 3rd place for Best Value, on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. ... more

Frizbee Pizza on display as a Best Value item on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Frizbee Pizza on display as a Best Value item on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

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Pulled Pork loaded baked potato by Saltgrass, which won 1st place for Classic Fair Food, on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

Pulled Pork loaded baked potato by Saltgrass, which won 1st place for Classic Fair Food, on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, ... more

Fried Brownie Ball with ice cream by Custom Confections, which won 2nd place for Best Fried Food on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

Fried Brownie Ball with ice cream by Custom Confections, which won 2nd place for Best Fried Food on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. ... more

Meat on a stick on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Meat on a stick on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

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Swain's Pizza on a Stick, which won 2nd place for Best Food-on-a-Stick on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Swain's Pizza on a Stick, which won 2nd place for Best Food-on-a-Stick on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Kevin Bacon, chocolate covered bacon by Custom Confections, on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Kevin Bacon, chocolate covered bacon by Custom Confections, on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

The Donut Double Double Bacon Cheeseburger, which won 2nd place for Most Creative Foods during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

The Donut Double Double Bacon Cheeseburger, which won 2nd place for Most Creative Foods during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in ... more

Bum's Blue Ribbon Grill's Grilled Pork Ribee's with Dirty Rice, which won 2nd for Best New Flavor during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

Bum's Blue Ribbon Grill's Grilled Pork Ribee's with Dirty Rice, which won 2nd for Best New Flavor during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, ... more

Go Nuts and More's Cinnamon Glazed Pecans, which won 1st place for Best Dessert, on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston. less

Go Nuts and More's Cinnamon Glazed Pecans, which won 1st place for Best Dessert, on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in ... more

Texas Skillet-Breakfast Cowboy, which won 2nd place for Best Breakfast Foods, during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Texas Skillet-Breakfast Cowboy, which won 2nd place for Best Breakfast Foods, during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Texas Skillet-2 Migas on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.

Texas Skillet-2 Migas on display during the annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Houston.